Question 34

Abraham Maslow proposed that self-actualized people are creative, with an accurate perception of the world.

Abraham Maslow is known for his hierarchy of needs and the concept of self-actualization, which he described as the realization of an individual's potential, including traits such as creativity and a realistic view of the world.

A) Karen Horney

Karen Horney was a prominent psychoanalyst who focused on interpersonal relationships and neurotic behavior. While she contributed significantly to personality theory, she did not emphasize self-actualization or creativity in the same way Maslow did.

B) Abraham Maslow

Abraham Maslow specifically identified self-actualization as the highest level of psychological development, where individuals exhibit creativity and possess an accurate perception of reality. This aligns directly with the question, making him the correct theorist.

C) Sigmund Freud

Sigmund Freud is best known for his theories of the unconscious mind and psychosexual development. His focus was more on the influence of early childhood experiences and instinctual drives, rather than on creativity or self-actualization.

D) Carl Jung

Carl Jung contributed to personality theory with concepts such as the collective unconscious and archetypes. Although he acknowledged aspects of creativity and personal development, he did not define self-actualization in the same terms as Maslow.

Conclusion

Abraham Maslow's framework of self-actualization distinctly highlights creativity and a realistic worldview among individuals who achieve this stage. In contrast, the other theorists mentioned focus on different aspects of personality and development, which do not align with the specific characteristics attributed to self-actualized individuals by Maslow. Thus, he is the clear choice for this question.